Below is a checklist for minimizing stress at work.
Time management
- don't procrastinate
- follow your plan
- change your priorities
- don't forget, write it down
- complete things as promised
- leave earlier for work or appointment
- create a budget
- schedule play time
- take a vacation
Positive attitude
- use affirmations
- let go of "what ifs"
- step back and observe
- visualize positive outcomes
- appreciate what others have done
- smile and open your heart
- develop patience
- eliminate anger
- nurture your faith
- be spontaneous
Eating habits
- take care of your health
- take vitamin supplements
- limit caffeine or sugar
- prepare food ahead
- eat health food
- don't miss meals
Physical exercise
- breathe deeply
- do simple yoga
- meditate
- massage
- sing a tune
- jog before or after work
- walk within short distance
- shop for gifts
- drive safely
- carpool and enjoy the ride
Working condition
- organize your desk
- work as a team
- shift deadlines
- be decisive
- be empathetic, not overly sensitive
- ask the experts
- avoid rumours
- get the facts
- stay away from office politics
- carry out duty voluntarily
- ask for a second opinion
- delegate duties to others
Be yourself
- be clear of what is expected of you
- do your best and then stop
- go with your natural rhythms
- talk out of your worries
- tell the truth
- know your strengths
- admit your weaknesses
- don't always be right
- don't over promise
- say NO at times
- it's OK to change your mind
- review your goals
- get help or advice
Be considerate
- don't judge, bless
- develop flexibility
- remember nobody is perfect
- forgive and forget
- share other's joy and success
- allow for imperfections
- be thankful always
- be apologetic at times
- don't expect too much from others
Develop intimacy
- be pampered
- love and be loved
- love your partner
- spare time for loved ones
- share your feelings
- chat with old friends
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